California has been a trendsetter when it comes to cannabis plants.

In 1996, the Golden State shocked the world and made history by becoming the first state to legalize medical marijuana.

Now, with Gov. Gavin Newsom on the verge of signing game-changing legislation, California is about to break the status quo again.

California Legislature Passes Assembly Bill 45 with Strong Congressional Support industry.

The bill would create regulations and requirements for the production and marketing of hemp and CBD products.

This versatile plant has great potential in the health and nutrition industry and can play a huge role in creating a more sustainable future.

Ending the hemp/CBD ban in California is a major milestone.

according to Nutra ingredients, due to AB-45 regulations on the marketing and production of cannabis and CBD products, which will make the industry more egalitarian that cannabis businesses must abide by the same regulatory compliance costs as cannabis companies.

according to AB-45, some regulations include labeling and advertising requirements, testing requirements that THC cannot exceed 0.3%, and that industrial hemp cannot be contained in products containing alcohol, tobacco or nicotine.

The last requirement may be negative for some as this removes the blunt weapon.

The new legislation will benefit California, Canopy Growth’s vice president of global government relations, David Culver, told Nutra Ingredients’ Hank Schultz.

“These significant changes to California law will drive economic opportunity and boost job growth by providing consumers with a regulated CBD market and providing farmers, manufacturers and retailers with a clear roadmap for expansion,” Culver said.

Although many activist While applauding the new bill, many in the cannabis community are skeptical of the new legislation.

For example, processors and extractors must be inspected by the California Department of Public Health’s Department of Food and Safety before they can be sold in the state.

in an article Natural Products Insider, Hemp Farmer’s Guild’s Chris Boucher said inspectors would visit the facility and comply with GMP requirements. “Basically, California will act like the FDA,” Boucher said.

Governor Newsom is expected to sign the bill by October 10, according to Natural Products Insider.

While the bill has received mixed reactions, it remains a huge milestone for the cannabis industry that other states may consider California to follow.

Garrett Bain, current president EcoGen BioscienceThe full-service CBD maker says the passage of AB-45 will make it easier for cannabis businesses to operate legally and safely in California.

He added that it is only through regulatory consistency that we will see the cannabis industry evolve to eliminate unlicensed and potentially harmful products from non-compliant manufacturers.

“With California taking the lead in clarifying requirements for hemp in food and dietary supplements, we expect hemp to gain legality and be seen as safer in the eyes of consumers,” Bain said. “Knowing that your cannabis product passes stringent requirements, including proper labeling, serving size, testing regulations and sourcing, will allow consumers to rest more easily knowing that the product they choose to buy and consume is legal and safe. “